Review Responses

First of all, Happy New Year to everybody! I had hoped to get this finished over the weekend, but the last Christmas party came along and I Couldn't turn down a good time, especially when it's back to work on Wednesday ;) I'm feeling ever so slightly woolly-headed at the moment, so, please forgive me if I stop making sense or if I've left anybody out. Well, where to start? So many of you have taken the time to review, I really appreciate it, guys. *Hugs everyone*

Syvia Thank you. Your reviews are always thought provoking. They've done a lot to keep my interest going, and to keep the concentration sharp! So glad you liked my evil Turel.

HealerAriel Thanks for all your comments over the past few weeks. Not much chance of romance in the near future I'm afraid :(  and perhaps I should apologize to you for not putting a warning about the violence in that last chapter! If you thought that was sadistic, I'm afraid it gets worse! *tries to decide whether to hang head in shame or give evil laugh. Evil laugh wins!*

Nocturnally-Damned You say there are more drawings on the way? You're spoiling me! But I'm not complaining. It looks like I've gained another member for the Dumah fan club, I'm so pleased, it seemed a bit small when I started. Hope you're enjoying the latest developments :)

Dark Sephiroth Well, fair play to you! You stuck with it through all the sloppy stuff, and the cheesy bits. The next chapter should be much more to your taste, but I expect a review! (Subtle hint eh?)

Space Toaster You like it, I'm delighted! Deepest sympathy on coming in at such a late point! *Grins* Syvia knows what I mean, I always seem to find her stories when she's nearly finished them! Anyway, I'm giving you an award for bravery, 'cos you must have had an awful lot to read all at once! You've got a chibi Dumah?  How Cute! Can I have one too, please?

PhoenixFlame6 Thank you kindly. I started writing in the present tense 'cos it was hard! Don't ask me why I like to torture myself  :)

Mikoto Zoku Thank you for your lovely comments about the descriptive bits, I like writing them. I'm glad you're enjoying the twists and turns in the plot, too. Most of them come as a surprise to me as well! I have huge problems sticking to a plan, if something occurs to me, I tend to just go with it :)

Tremerid Still don't like Dumah? Oh well, can't win 'em all. Glad you're enjoying the rest of the story!

AmuseMe Long time, no see! Hope you didn't get completely bogged down in work, colds etc. before Christmas! I'm still hoping for that update… *makes big puppy dog eyes* just a little one, any one, Pleeeease!

Golden Seraph Love that name! I'm honoured, truly. For someone who doesn't make a habit of reviewing, that was some review! You like Kain? I find him very hard to write, it's nice to know the effort is paying off! Only one month to Defiance! One month to Defiance!

*Hops up and down with excitement until she realizes people are staring!* Oopps! *tries to look dignified and fails miserably* On to next reviewer, I think.

VladimirsAngel Glad you liked that scene with Melchiah. It wasn't really necessary to the story, but I liked it too much to leave out!

Shnelle Looks like I will be able to refer to Defiance, at this rate. What did Jas gain from her last evolution? Telekenisis. That's how she was able to throw so much stuff at Kain, not that it did her any good, of course. You should see more use of her powers in the next chapters. And no, I didn't forget. Gives you bravery award for reading so much, too!

Akron *Receives final bravery award from Sereda* Couldn't stop reading? That's a real compliment. Thank you.

Phew! Finished and it seems to make sense. Hope I didn't miss anyone out.

Time to put up the next chapter I think.